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Protein Plus Vanilla

by MET-Rx · powder · 2 lb

  • Off the market since September 2014 (NIH)
  • UPC 7 86560 00958 4
  • DSLD label 15711
  • Serving 28.5 to 57 g (1-2 scoops); amounts per 57 g
  • 16 servings

Protein Plus Vanilla by MET-Rx lists 5 ingredients, 5 with an amount per serving of 57 g, such as 859 mg of calcium, 592 mg of phosphorus, 48 mg of magnesium and 190 mg of potassium, beside 6 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on November 21, 2012.

What is in Protein Plus Vanilla?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 57 g. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).

Protein Plus Vanilla: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 15711, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories200 Calories
Calories from Fat10 Calories
Total Fatless than 1 g1%
Cholesterol10 mg4%Cholesterol in Protein Plus Vanilla against 5,275 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 45 mg, the median 15 mg.10 mg

56% of 5,275 products listing cholesterol give more (median 15 mg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg.

Total Carbohydrates2 g1%Carbohydrate in Protein Plus Vanilla against 21,979 products2 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.2 g

58% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g). Per day at the most servings: 4 g.

Sugar1 gSugar in Protein Plus Vanilla against 11,807 products1 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.1 g

69% of 11,807 products listing sugar give more (median 2 g). Per day at the most servings: 2 g.

Protein23 g46%Protein in Protein Plus Vanilla against 8,985 products23 g per serving; the middle half of products list 2 g to 24 g, the median 16 g.23 g

Higher than 69% of 8,985 products listing protein (median 16 g). Per day at the most servings: 46 g.

Calcium859 mg86%Calcium in Protein Plus Vanilla against 17,831 products859 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg859 mg

Higher than 95% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,718 mg.

Phosphorus592 mg59%Phosphorus in Protein Plus Vanilla against 3,786 products592 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.DV 1,250 mgUL 4,000 mg592 mg

Higher than 96% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus (median 90 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,184 mg.

Magnesium48 mg12%Magnesium in Protein Plus Vanilla against 14,003 products48 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg48 mg

68% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 96 mg.

Sodium140 mg6%Sodium in Protein Plus Vanilla against 14,514 products140 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 15 mg to 142 mg, the median 55 mg.140 mg

Higher than 74% of 14,514 products listing sodium (median 55 mg). Per day at the most servings: 280 mg.

Potassium190 mg6%Potassium in Protein Plus Vanilla against 11,614 products190 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg190 mg

Higher than 75% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg). Per day at the most servings: 380 mg.

L-Glutamine1.5 gGlutamine in Protein Plus Vanilla against 1,850 products1.5 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.356 g to 3 g, the median 1 g.1.5 g

Higher than 53% of 1,850 products listing glutamine (median 1 g). Per day at the most servings: 3 g.

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 15711 (entered November 21, 2012), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.

Is that a lot?

The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:

  • Its 859 mg of calcium is higher than 95% of the 17,831 calcium products that print an amount; 869 list more.
  • Its 592 mg of phosphorus is higher than 96% of the 3,786 phosphorus products that print an amount; 139 list more.

The NIH database records 1 to 2 servings a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.

Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.

Which products have the closest formulas?

The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Protein Plus Vanilla's, rare ingredients counting for more.

Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.

What does the label say about taking it?

Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.

Directions
Serving Size 2 Scoops (57 g) 1 Scoop (28.5 g) Servings Per Container about 16 about 32
DIRECTIONS: Add one to two (1-2) scoops of powder with 6-16 ounces of cold water or milk and mix thoroughly in a blender. Increase or decrease the amount of liquid to achieve desired consistency. Drink 1-2 servings per day.
Use MET-Rx Protein Plus(R) any time of the day including: Immediately After Exercise: Makes an excellent post-workout shake by providing fast digesting proteins for immediate muscle support plus slow digesting proteins for extended amino acid delivery and recovery.* With Meals: Drink along with your meal to increase the overall protein quality and content. You can also mix into oatmeal or add to recipes such as pancake and waffle mixes. In Between Meals: Keeps levels of amino acids elevated so your body doesn’t go into a catabolic state that may otherwise lead to muscle loss.* Before Bed: The high content of slow-digesting proteins in MET-Rx Protein Plus(R) makes it a perfect before-bed supplement as it provides “time-released” amino acid delivery to your body.
Warnings
Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
TAMPER RESISTANT: DO NOT USE IF SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications you take with your health care providers.
WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Best of all, MET-Rx Protein Plus(R) contains no added sugar1, corn syrup solids, mono- or diglycerides and now is free of aspartame and hydrogenated oils - which means no trans-fats!
96% Lactose Free
• Aspartame Free! • Gluten Free
Storage
STORE IN A DRY PLACE AND AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 15711.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: METAMYOSYN(R) Protein Blend, Natural and Artificial flavors, Guar Gum, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Sucralose, Soy Lecithin.

How many labels does Protein Plus Vanilla have?

2 labels are on file under this name since December 23, 2011: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 15711 (current) Entered November 21, 2012 · off the market September 3, 2014 · 2 lb · UPC 7 86560 00958 4
  2. Label 3171 Entered December 23, 2011 · off the market January 1, 2009 · 2 lb · UPC 7 86560 00958 4

DSLD also links this label to: Protein Plus Chocolate (flavor difference), Protein Plus Chocolate (flavor difference), Protein Plus Powder Vanilla (flavor difference), Protein Plus Powder Vanilla (image difference, same product), Protein Plus Powder Chocolate (flavor difference).

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names MET-Rx USA, Inc. (manufacturer), Boca Raton, FL. All MET-Rx products.

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